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Generals in Pakistan push for shakeup of government
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US kills al Qaeda’s leader for Afghanistan and Pakistan in Predator strike: Report
Sheikh Fateh al Masri, the leader of Qaedat al Jihad fi Khorasan, is thought to have been killed in the Sept. 25 strike in Datta Khel in North Waziristan. The reports of his death are unconfirmed.
US Predators kill 4 ‘militants’ in South Waziristan
The strike is the third in South Waziristan this month, and took place in territory controlled by Mullah Nazir.
Recent Predator strikes aimed at al Qaeda’s external operations network
For a long time, we here at The Long War Journal have noted that the US Predator air campaign in Pakistan has aimed not only at eliminating al Qaeda and Taliban senior leadership based in Pakistan, but has also focused, as a primary goal, on suppressing al Qaeda’s external operations. This LWJ report, from Sept. […]
Pakistan
Pakistan protested hot pursuit raids by NATO forces into the tribal areas. The US killed four Taliban fighters in a Predator strike in North Waziristan. The Pakistani military killed six Taliban fighters in Arakzai.
Pakistan
CIA steps up missile strikes in Pakistan
Pakistan
CIA steps up drone attacks in Pakistan to thwart Taliban
ISAF helos engage Haqqani Network fighters on the Pakistani border
ISAF would not confirm its attack helicopters pursued the Haqqani Network into Pakistani territory today, as happened twice over the weekend. More than 10 Haqqani Network fighters were reported killed in today’s clash.
US kills 4 ‘militants’ in latest Predator strike in Pakistan
The US struck again in territory run by “good Taliban” leader Hafiz Gul Bahadar. The strike is the third in three days and the 20th this month.
NATO
NATO launches airstrikes into Pakistan, 50 dead
Pakistan
US helos killed more than 30 Haqqani Network fighters while conducting hot pursuit from Khost province in Afghanistan into North Waziristan. The US killed seven Taliban fighters in strikes on a compound and a vehicle in North Waziristan. The Taliban torched two NATO fuel tankers in Mastung and Kalat.
Al Qaeda
Of al Qaeda, reconciliation, Haqqanis and Af-Pak
US Predators strike again in Datta Khel
Seven “militants” were killed in attacks on a vehicle and a compound in Datta Khel. Ten of the last 18 strikes have hit targets in the Datta Khel area.
Pakistan
Suspected US missile attacks kill 7
US helos kill 30 Haqqani Network fighters in strikes in Pakistan
US attack helicopters pounded Haqqani Network fighters in North Waziristan after the terror group attacked an Afghan outpost in Khost.
United States
US wants more aid recognition in Pakistan
Pakistan
The US killed four “militants” in an airstrike in North Waziristan. Two people were killed after masked “gunmen” opened fire on a mosque in Bahawalpur. The Taliban killed a driver in an attack on NATO trucks in Kalat, and destroyed a NATO fuel truck in Khyber. A court acquitted three men accused of plotting the […]
Pakistan
Trio cleared of bombing Danish embassy in Islamabad
Pakistan
Pakistan jet evacuated in Sweden after bomb threat
US Predators hit al Qaeda haven in North Waziristan
Four “militants” were killed in the latest attack in Datta Khel. Nine of the last 18 strikes have hit targets in the Datta Khel area.
Pakistan
After Pakistani journalist speaks out about attack, eyes turn to the government
Pakistan
UN speakers urge Pakistan to free up arms talks
Pakistan
ISI’s sudden turnaround: Says terror bigger threat than India
‘Lady al Qaeda’ sentenced to 86 years in prison
Aafia Siddiqui, dubbed “Lady al Qaeda” in the press, was sentenced to 86 years in prison on Thursday. Siddiqui was part of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s network and participated in plotting against the US Homeland.
Pakistan
The Taliban killed two people in attacks on NATO fuel trucks in Khyber and bombed two girls’ schools in Peshawar. Security forces detained 30 “militants” in Khyber. Five people were killed in ethnic violence in Karachi.
Pakistan
Pakistan hikes defence budget by Rs 110bn
Pakistan
Where did Pakistan’s ISI spend Rs 5.55 billion?
US official explains National Counterterrorism Center’s view of the enemy
NCTC director Michael Leiter testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Wednesday. Leiter’s testimony highlights al Qaeda’s close ties to other jihadist organizations.
Al Qaeda-linked IMU claims deadly ambush on Tajik troops
An Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan spokesman named Abdufattoh Ahmadi claimed the attack that killed 25 Tajik soldiers on Sept. 19.
Afghanistan
US covert paramilitary presence in Afghanistan much larger than thought